Creamy Fig and Cream Cheese Bars You’ll Love to Share
Indulge in the delightful experience of Creamy Fig and Cream Cheese Bars You’ll Love to Share. These bars combine the rich, creamy texture of cream cheese with the natural sweetness of figs, creating a treat that is not only delicious but also visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried figs (soaked if hard)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat preferred)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (or flax egg)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Add cold butter cubes and mix until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking pan and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg in another bowl until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled base and bake for another 30 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg